Brookdale Cross Country Runs Asbury Park Santa Run For Local Charity

Asbury Park, NJ - Members of the Brookdale cross country team, including Head Coach, Mike Tursi, ran with a sea of people dressed as Santa Claus in the annual, Asbury Park 5K Santa Run (or walk), on Saturday, December 4th.

The running Santa's are each issued their own Santa suits as they run through the streets of Asbury Park in support of the local non-profit charity, Lunch Break, located in Red Bank, NJ. "A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Lunch Break to help provide food, clothing, and fellowship to those in need around the holidays."

The Jersey Blues who participated in the charity event were: William Broadhurst, Maksim Popov, Theodore Purdon, Joshua Beers, Axel Linde, and Head Coach, Mike Tursi. 

For more information about the Asbury Park Santa Run:

https://www.apsantarun.com/

Lunch Break Mission:

"As a caring community, Lunch Break freely provides food, clothing, life skills and fellowship to those in need in Monmouth County and beyond. We strive to break the cycle of poverty for those we serve and guide our community members in need to self-sufficiency and healthier, more productive lifestyles. We serve everyone with compassion and dignity."